May River Golf Course Bluffton, South Carolina
May River Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Bluffton, South Carolina, playing 7,171 yards from the Oak tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 141.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,171 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 141 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Bluffton, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.2162, -80.8893 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak | 7,171 | 72 | 74.8 | 141 |
| Cedar | 6,513 | 72 | 71.8 | 134 |
| Cedar / Hickory | 6,278 | 72 | 70.6 | 133 |
| Hickory | 6,103 | 72 | 75.3 | 135 |
| Hickory / Magnolia | 5,587 | 72 | 72.4 | 129 |
| Magnolia | 5,169 | 72 | 70.2 | 123 |
| Hickory | 6,103 | 72 | 75.3 | 135 |
| Hickory / Magnolia | 5,587 | 72 | 72.4 | 129 |
| Magnolia | 5,169 | 72 | 70.2 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak 74.8/141 | 429 | 206 | 428 | 565 | 442 | 175 | 336 | 555 | 471 | 3607 | 556 | 169 | 402 | 472 | 190 | 535 | 436 | 234 | 570 | 3564 | 7171 |
| Cedar 71.8/134 | 404 | 185 | 381 | 535 | 421 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 447 | 3345 | 503 | 146 | 362 | 412 | 167 | 462 | 399 | 190 | 527 | 3168 | 6513 |
| Cedar / Hickory 70.6/133 | 375 | 159 | 381 | 535 | 401 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 411 | 3234 | 485 | 128 | 362 | 380 | 167 | 462 | 368 | 190 | 502 | 3044 | 6278 |
| Hickory 75.3/135 | 375 | 159 | 362 | 511 | 401 | 139 | 277 | 489 | 411 | 3124 | 485 | 128 | 340 | 380 | 143 | 462 | 368 | 171 | 502 | 2979 | 6103 |
| Hickory / Magnolia 72.4/129 | 375 | 159 | 307 | 511 | 325 | 139 | 277 | 463 | 336 | 2892 | 426 | 128 | 340 | 297 | 143 | 462 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2695 | 5587 |
| Magnolia 70.2/123 | 350 | 127 | 307 | 402 | 325 | 117 | 225 | 463 | 336 | 2652 | 426 | 103 | 282 | 297 | 110 | 400 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2517 | 5169 |
| Hickory 75.3/135 | 375 | 159 | 362 | 511 | 401 | 139 | 277 | 489 | 411 | 3124 | 485 | 128 | 340 | 380 | 143 | 462 | 368 | 171 | 502 | 2979 | 6103 |
| Hickory / Magnolia 72.4/129 | 375 | 159 | 307 | 511 | 325 | 139 | 277 | 463 | 336 | 2892 | 426 | 128 | 340 | 297 | 143 | 462 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2695 | 5587 |
| Magnolia 70.2/123 | 350 | 127 | 307 | 402 | 325 | 117 | 225 | 463 | 336 | 2652 | 426 | 103 | 282 | 297 | 110 | 400 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2517 | 5169 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Oak (7,171 yards, 74.8/141)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 4, 442 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Hickory (6,103 yards, 75.3/135)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Magnolia (5,169 yards, 70.2/123)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 11 (103 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 442 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 169 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 570 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 472-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of May River Golf Course?
May River Golf Course has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 141 from the back tees. From the Magnolia tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 123.
How long is May River Golf Course?
From the back tees, May River Golf Course plays 7,171 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at May River Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 442-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at May River Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Oak tees (7,171 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Magnolia tees (5,169 yards).
Is May River Golf Course public or private?
May River Golf Course is a public golf course in Bluffton, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near May River Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Old South Golf Links, Crescent Pointe Golf Club (Bluffton), Moss Creek (Hilton Head Island), Belfair (Bluffton).
Is there a yardage book for May River Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for May River Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does May River Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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